| Updated On - Sep 18, 2026
DGME Uttar Pradesh has postponed the NEET UG 2026 Round 2 counselling for MBBS and BDS admissions till further notice citing unavoidable reasons. Candidates must track upneet.gov.in for updates.
The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) has postponed the NEET UG 2026 Round 2 counselling. The deferment covers MBBS and BDS admissions across the state. The notice was uploaded on September 17, 2026 at upneet.gov.in.
The official notice cites unavoidable reasons for the delay. The online counselling of the second round has been postponed. A fresh schedule for the round will be announced later.
Registered candidates must monitor both portals for the revised timeline. The authority has not committed to a new resumption date. All Round 2 activities beyond registration now stand on hold.
Original Round 2 Counselling Schedule
The DGME UP had earlier notified a full timeline for Round 2. All activities from the merit list stage stand deferred. The dates below are now on hold.
| Event | Originally Scheduled Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration window | September 14 to 17, 2026 |
| Registration and security fee deposit | Till September 17, 2026 (2:00 PM) |
| Merit list declaration | September 17, 2026 (postponed) |
| Choice filling window | September 17 to 19, 2026 (postponed) |
| Seat allotment result | September 21, 2026 (postponed) |
| Reporting and admission | September 22 to 25, 2026 (postponed) |
Who Is Affected by the Postponement?
The delay impacts every candidate who registered for Round 2. Both MBBS and BDS aspirants must now wait for revised dates. The freeze also touches candidates upgrading from Round 1 seats.
Aspirants who paid the security deposit in Round 1 need not pay it again. Their earlier deposit remains valid for Round 2 participation. Only fresh applicants had to complete the full fee payment.
How to Check the Latest Notice on upneet.gov.in?
Candidates should follow a simple process to track the update. The steps below help avoid missing any fresh alert from DGME UP.
- Visit the official portal at upneet.gov.in or dgme.up.gov.in.
- Click on the News and Events section on the homepage.
- Open the notice titled Round 2 counselling postponement.
- Download the PDF and save it for future reference.
Round 2 is often the last major state chance for many MBBS and BDS seats. Any delay tightens the window before the mop-up and stray vacancy rounds begin.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Keep your NEET UG 2026 scorecard and admit card ready.
- Track upneet.gov.in and dgme.up.gov.in for the fresh schedule.
- Verify your registered mobile number and email for alerts.
- Prepare original certificates and photocopies for document verification.
- Do not visit any college until the fresh schedule appears.
The revised merit list release date and the updated choice filling window on upneet.gov.in.
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